A/P Lead

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Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable (A/P) Lead is responsible for leading the execution of accounts payable processes, ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of supplier and subcontractor invoices. The role coordinates across Finance & Accounting, Procurement, Project Controls, and suppliers to resolve issues, maintain financial controls, and support effective cash management, while overseeing daily A/P operations and driving continuous process improvement. #LI-AM3

Major Responsibilities:

AP Lead

• Research, analyzes, and resolves issues with invoices collaboratively with Project personnel and supplier contacts.
• Initiates contact and corresponds with project personnel on commitment documents, material receiving reports, approvals, and invoices to ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Assists with reporting requirements from project personnel, other finance departments, or management as needed and other duties as assigned.
• Provides guidance and required training to the team to perform the task of invoice processing. Identify training requirements in line with ever changing compliance and other regulatory environment to ensure that work performed are as per established regulatory guidelines and corporate policies and procedures.
• Develops strong work relationship and establishing communication with stakeholders.
• Participates in work processes reviews and recommends changes, assists in design, testing and implementation process and system changes.
• Develops and updates desk procedures and may participate in development and delivery of training materials and classes.
• Manages a team of sizable team members including Account Payable leads.
• Responsible for managing and reviewing teams’ performance and the back-up of Sr Supervisor

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work
   

Required Knowledge and Skills:

•    Strong knowledge of accounts payable and procure-to-pay processes, including invoice validation, matching (2 way / 3 way), and payment cycles
•    Ability to analyze and resolve invoice discrepancies including holds, pricing variances, and documentation gaps
•    Working knowledge of project accounting structures (cost codes, commitments, subjobs)
•    Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle EBS Hold Repor) and invoice workflow tools
•    Understanding of financial controls, compliance requirements, and approval authorities
•    Ability to manage high-volume workloads and prioritize effectively to ensure timely processing
•    Strong stakeholder coordination skills across project teams, procurement, BBS, and suppliers
•    Sound analytical judgment and attention to detail
•    Effective written and verbal communication skills
•    Ability to identify and drive process improvements in A/P operations

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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